Quick Answer

Bone Dancer is a rare Creature — Zombie from WTH (WTH) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $2.69 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bone Dancer MTG card

Bone Dancer

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may put the top creature card of defending player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. If you do, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 WTH WTH 🎨 Scott Kirschner

Market Prices

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$2.69
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$3.49
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€2.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bone Dancer? Basics

Bone Dancer is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may put the top creature card of defending player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. If you do, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn."

How much mana does Bone Dancer cost to cast? Basics

Bone Dancer has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Bone Dancer's mana cost of {1}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Bone Dancer has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Bone Dancer's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may put the top creature card of defending player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. If you do, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn."

What is the current price of Bone Dancer? Pricing

The current market price for Bone Dancer is approximately $2.69 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Bone Dancer? Pricing

You can purchase Bone Dancer from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Bone Dancer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Dancer in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Bone Dancer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Dancer in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Bone Dancer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bone Dancer is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Bone Dancer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Dancer in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Bone Dancer legal in Legacy? Legality

Bone Dancer is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Bone Dancer legal in Vintage? Legality

Bone Dancer is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Bone Dancer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Dancer in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Bone Dancer from? Details

This printing of Bone Dancer is from WTH (WTH), with collector number 62.

Bone Dancer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bone Dancer's rarity? Details

Bone Dancer is a rare card in WTH.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Bone Dancer? Details

Bone Dancer was illustrated by Scott Kirschner.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Bone Dancer's power and toughness? Details

Bone Dancer is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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